Neonatal Sepsis and Meningitis Caused by Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup B: a Case Report
Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
;
: 165-169, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-741860
ABSTRACT
Sepsis and meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis are rare in neonates, but neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with a high rate of mortality. Meningococcal disease is commonly reported in older children and adolescents and is known to be more prevalent in community settings. In this study, a 16-day-old neonate was diagnosed with serogroup B meningococcal sepsis and meningitis. The baby was treated with antibiotics at the early stages of the infection and was discharged in good condition without any complications. This case report can serve to raise awareness of the incidence and importance of meningococcal infection in neonates, especially serogroup B.
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Assunto principal:
Incidência
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Mortalidade
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Sepse
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Sorogrupo
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Meningite
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Infecções Meningocócicas
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Antibacterianos
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Neisseria
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Neisseria meningitidis
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adolescente
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Criança
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Humanos
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Recém-Nascido
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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